A cactus, a fallen mesquite tree and a bench at the Bartlett Soccer Complex are capped in ice as Laredo recorded its first snowfall since 2004 overnight Friday, December 8, 2017.

A cactus, a fallen mesquite tree and a bench at the Bartlett Soccer Complex are capped in ice as Laredo recorded its first snowfall since 2004 overnight Friday, December 8, 2017.

Photo: Cuate Santos/Laredo Morning Times

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Snow covered lawns and trees were the sights throughout the city as Laredo recorded its first snowfall since 2004 overnight Friday, December 8, 2017.

Snow covered lawns and trees were the sights throughout the city as Laredo recorded its first snowfall since 2004 overnight Friday, December 8, 2017.

Photo: Cuate Santos/Laredo Morning Times

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Jacob and Anna Paulson pose for a photo next to a heart etched on the snow on the rear windshield of their snow capped car after Laredo recorded its first snowfall since 2004 overnight Friday, December 8, 2017.

Jacob and Anna Paulson pose for a photo next to a heart etched on the snow on the rear windshield of their snow capped car after Laredo recorded its first snowfall since 2004 overnight Friday, December 8,

Motorists were met with showers and ice pellets throughout the day Thursday, December 7, 2017, as a cold front swept through the area.

Motorists were met with showers and ice pellets throughout the day Thursday, December 7, 2017, as a cold front swept through the area.

Photo: Cuate Santos/Laredo Morning Times

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Click through the gallery to see the 2004 snowfall in Laredo.

Click through the gallery to see the 2004 snowfall in Laredo.

Photo: Laredo Morning Times

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In this file photo from 2004, a Laredoan is seen reacting to the snowfall.

In this file photo from 2004, a Laredoan is seen reacting to the snowfall.

Photo: Cuante Santos/Laredo Morning Times

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Munoz Family members MaCayla Rey, Patrick James and Phillip play in the snow as they tryout their Christmas present, a "Gator" John Deere Tractor in Laredo, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 25,2004. Laredo, like other cities in South Texas celebrated their first ever White Christmas.

Munoz Family members MaCayla Rey, Patrick James and Phillip play in the snow as they tryout their Christmas present, a "Gator" John Deere Tractor in Laredo, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 25,2004. Laredo, like other

Although low wind chills will persist over these areas overnight into Tuesday, wind speeds will slacken below advisory criteria.

Cold temperatures along with dangerous wind chills could lead to frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Be sure to protect sensitive plants and pets and check on the elderly during this event.

On Monday afternoon, the Laredo Police Department closed down some Interstate 35 overpasses due to severe icing. The main lanes remained open.

Major power outages were reported as well.

As of 6:15 p.m. Monday, approximately 3,300 customers in the Laredo area remained without electric service. By 10 p.m., the number was down to 2,400.

"Numerous weather-related outages have hit the area, predominantly in and around the Del Mar area. Other areas affected include areas around Zapata, Washington. Zagate Creek and Santo Nino streets," AEP said in a statement. "AEP Texas crews are working to restore service quickly and safely. Power is expected to be restored later (Monday) evening, if not sooner for many."

Late Monday, AEP released an advisory requesting consumers who have electric service take immediate conservation measures for those who don't have service.

"The request is based on challenges in restoration of service following distribution outages in both areas," AEP said. "Customers who are still without power are asked to switch off their large appliances such as the heating and a/c systems, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers. Taking this action will reduce the possibility that breakers will trip again as power is restored in the current cold weather.

"The request for conservation from AEP Texas is prompted by cold load issues associated with restoration of service following a series of distribution outages caused by the current weather conditions and was not prompted by a Bulk Electric System Emergency directive from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)."